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Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds

Edinburgh Playhouse10 October 2026 to 1 November 2026 (selected dates)

About the show

Book tickets for Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds concert experience, featuring a live band, orchestra and animation at regional UK venues.

Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds tickets and regional UK dates

Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds reaches UK theatres and concert halls in a concert presentation of his musical score. Presented by Kilimanjaro, the production brings together performers from the West End and other disciplines with a live band, orchestra and animation.

A different format from the arena tours

Jeff Wayne describes this tour as a deliberate step back from the spectacle of his arena productions, placing the music at the centre and supporting it with animation and other concert elements. Wayne will not be at the podium; performers are drawn from the West End and other major disciplines.

Wayne characterises the result as a companion to the arena tours rather than a replacement, presenting the double album in a setting where the score carries the evening, backed by a full live band and orchestra.

Venues and booking

Dates take in a range of theatres and concert halls, among them Edinburgh Playhouse, New Theatre Oxford, Swansea Building Society Arena and Stockton Globe. No age guidance, running time or access details have been published for any of the cited venues, so prospective bookers should check directly with their chosen venue before purchasing.

Dates, venues and booking links

These are the dates listed by ATG as checked on 21 September 2026. A date range may contain selected performances, rather than a show every day. Open your chosen venue link for exact times, seats and current prices.

VenueTown or cityDatesBooking statusTickets
Edinburgh PlayhouseEdinburghSat 10 Oct 2026On saleBook tickets
New Theatre OxfordOxfordSat 17 Oct 2026On saleBook tickets
Swansea Building Society ArenaSwanseaTue 27 Oct 2026On saleBook tickets
Stockton GlobeStockton-on-TeesSun 1 Nov 2026On saleBook tickets

Choosing your tickets

Start with the venue and date that suit your trip, then compare the seats offered by ATG. Check the final total, any restricted-view information and the ticket conditions before paying. Availability and prices can change; the listed run dates do not guarantee seats for every performance.

Plan your theatre visit

Our venue guides cover getting there, seating and access information: Edinburgh Playhouse, New Theatre Oxford, Swansea Building Society Arena, Stockton Globe. If you need accessible seating or an assisted performance, check the arrangements for that venue and date with ATG before booking.

Tickets are sold by ATG Tickets, which handles checkout and booking support. British Theatre may earn a commission from the affiliate links on this page.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the same as Jeff Wayne's arena tour?

No. This is a distinct concert format being presented in the UK for the first time, intentionally moving away from the arena production's spectacle to focus on the music. Wayne describes it as a companion to, rather than a replacement for, his arena shows.

Will Jeff Wayne be conducting?

No. Wayne has confirmed he will step back from the podium for this tour. Performances will feature artists from the West End and other major performing disciplines, supported by a live band and orchestra.

Is there age guidance or a stated running time?

No age guidance or duration has been published for any of the venues listed in the sources. Check directly with your chosen venue before booking.

Where can I book Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds tickets?

Choose a venue from the dates table and follow its ATG Tickets link. You can then check performance times, available seats and the total price before paying.

Which regional venues are listed for Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds?

Edinburgh Playhouse: Sat 10 Oct 2026; New Theatre Oxford: Sat 17 Oct 2026; Swansea Building Society Arena: Tue 27 Oct 2026; Stockton Globe: Sun 1 Nov 2026.

Who handles my booking?

ATG Tickets sells the tickets and handles checkout, ticket delivery and booking support. British Theatre may earn a commission from these links.

Venue

Edinburgh Playhouse

18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh EH1 3AA

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Train

Edinburgh Waverley is the nearest station, around a 10 minute walk from the theatre.

Bus

Lothian Buses services 1, 4, 16, 19, 25 and 34 stop on Leith Street, and services 10 and 11 stop at York Place. The nearest tram stop is Picardy Place. Full timetables are on the Lothian Buses website.

Parking

Q-Park at the OMNI Centre on Greenside Row is roughly two minutes away and offers 15% off pre-booked parking through ATG's booking link; it has 9 disabled parking spaces and a lift to street level. The St James Quarter car park, also around two minutes away, has a fixed £8 rate for theatregoers, with 70 disabled parking spaces and lifts to street level; scan your parking ticket at the kiosk in the theatre foyer. There is a drop off point outside the Omni Centre, followed by a walk of about 50 metres, and taxis pull up outside the Omni Centre on Greenside Row, EH1 3AU. The theatre encourages public transport or cycling where possible.

Edinburgh Playhouse seating levels: stage, then Stalls, Circle, Balcony

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